Spend The Day Exploring Vermont’s Tallest Falls On This Wonderful Waterfall Road Trip
In our opinion, a great way to spend a day in Vermont is to hop in the car and take a road trip to some gorgeous waterfalls and swimming holes. Vermont has plenty of falls to visit, and this road trip will bring you to the tallest waterfalls in VT. Let’s take a look at this waterfall road trip in Vermont.
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Starting from either Stowe or Manchester, this road trip to the tallest waterfalls in Vermont will lead you to five different and unique falls throughout the state.
The first on the list is Bingham Falls in Stowe, considered one of Vermont's most famous waterfalls, for good reason too. While not the tallest on the list, these falls are still quite exceptional. The falls are around 30 feet, and there is a nice swimming hole at the base of the falls where you can swim.
Not to be confused with the Moss Glenn Falls in Stowe, this falls with the same name is located in Granville. Stand in awe and watch as the falls dance down the rock face cliff and land nicely in a small teal-colored pool. This waterfall is one of the most beautiful and elegant in all of Vermont. For more info about the majestic Moss Glenn Falls, check out the AllTrails webpage HERE.
Next on our road trip of the tallest waterfalls in Vermont is the little-known and secluded Marshfield Falls located in Marshfield. The drop of the falls is around 40 feet in height and flows down a steep and narrow rock face.
To reach the Thundering Brook Falls, you'll embark on a short and sweet half-mile walk out to the waterfall. This epic 125-foot falls tumbles down a plethora of rock ledges, making it one of the most unique and fascinating falls in Vermont. Check out the hike and falls HERE for more details.
One of the tallest waterfalls in Vermont, Lye Brook Falls, is located in the massive Lye Brook Wilderness in southern Vermont. The 25-foot falls flow down a breathtaking scene as the water rushes down a myriad of natural stairs. A hike is required to reach the falls; the trailhead is located on lye Brook Falls Srv Rd. in Manchester Center.
What are your favorites that you would add to this waterfall road trip in Vermont? Where are your favorite places to go hiking in VT? Let us know in the comment section below. We look forward to hearing what you have to say.
Address: Lye Brook Falls Trail, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA
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waterfall road trip in VT
January 20, 2021
Luke
What are the best road trips in Vermont?
Vermont has so many amazing backroads and road trip options that you really can’t go wrong anywhere you choose. Sometimes it’s best to just hop in the car and go! Here are a few phenomenal road trip options for you in Vermont. If you are looking for the best mini road trip in Vermont, this two-hour drive through the Notch of Mt. Mansfield along Vermont Route 108 from Stowe to Jeffersonville is perfect, and it may just be the most beautiful drive in all of Vermont. Happy road trippin’!
What are the most beautiful hikes in Vermont?
One of the most scenic hikes in Vermont is the hike up Mt. Mansfield, which provides some of the most spectacular views in our state. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we highly recommend taking the Sunset Ridge Trail; the trail is easily accessible from Underhill State Park and is well marked. Some other beautiful hikes in Vermont are 1. Mount Pisgah Trail, 2. Camel’s Hump Trail, and 3. Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking!
What is the most scenic town in Vermont?
To give an answer to this question is sure to upset some and please others due to how subjective this question is. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, as they say. But with that being said, here are our picks for the five most scenic towns in Vermont: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and worthy towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont.
Luke was born and raised in Colchester, Vermont, and is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont where he studied philosophy and economics. His interests and hobbies include: reading, writing, learning new languages, hiking and playing outdoor sports.
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